Settings
Lock screen and security
You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock.
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Screen lock types
You can choose from the following screen lock types that offer high, medium, or no security: Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password, and None.
NOTE Biometric locks are also available to protect access to your device and sensitive data on your device. For more information, see Biometric security.
Set a secure screen lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password). This is necessary to set up and enable biometric locks.
1.From Settings, tap Lock screen > Screen lock type and tap a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).
2.Tap to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following options are available:
•Hide content: Do not show notifications in the Notification panel.
•Show content: Show notifications in the Notification panel.
•Show content when unlocked: Show notification content when the screen is unlocked.
•Notifications to show: Choose which notifications to show on the Lock screen.
•Show on Always On Display: Display notifications on the Always on Display screen.
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